Get your tails wagging because August has arrived, bringing a whole pack of reasons to celebrate our furry companions. Brace yourselves because you’ll have difficulty choosing which fabulous holiday to honor this month. Dog lovers, mark your calendars for August 26 – the wonderful day known as National Dog Day! Capture this pawsome occasion to shower your cute pooch with extra gifts, treats, and all the love they warrant. Take your furry, feathered or slithery friend out for a wild romp at the local dog park, lake or anywhere pets are welcome and watch their happiness soar.
But hold onto your leashes, because August is not done surprising us yet! National Immunization Awareness Month is also a friendly reminder to keep up with your pet’s shots. We always put their health first, but this month is a perfect time to ensure your four-legged, two legged or leathery companion is up to date with their vaccinations.
August is the month to unleash our pet-loving spirit by showering them with noisy toys and overabundant love. This August, create memories that will make their tails wag and hearts melt. Let’s make it a month to remember, where every day celebrates the unconditional love and companionship our pets bring into our lives!
Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- Rawgust (celebrates raw feeding for our pets)
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Back-To-School Month
- August 4-10: International Assistance Dog Week (observed the first full week in August)
Daily Pet Holidays
- August 1: DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
- August 4: Assistance Dog Day
- August 5: Work Like a Dog Day
- August 6: Fresh Breath Day
- August 8: National CBD Day
- August 8: International Cat Day
- August 10: Spoil Your Dog Day
- August 10: National Lazy Day
- August 15: National Check the Chip Day
- August 17: National Black Cat Appreciation Day & International Black Cat Day
- August 17: Clear the Shelters Day (observed the third Saturday of August)
- August 17: International Homeless Animals’ Day (observed the third Saturday of August)
- August 22: National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day
- August 23: International Blind Dog Day
- August 26: National Dog Day & World Dog Day
- August 28: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
- August 30: National Holistic Pet Day
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